An IIHF released report, reproduced on EH.N but I would think also available at iihf.com: Reluctance to embrace Olympics will only hurt NHL - Szymon Szemberg ...
Actually club versus country is becoing more of an issue overseas also. There is a contract battle between Sotuh American antions amnd European clubs to get...
Excellent article! I enjoyed in greatly. I can't dispute anything in it, nor anything in what Bill said in his response. I will say this however. I find it sad...
It must be pointed out, however, that the NHL and its players are not unique in their ambivalence toward the Olympics. Soccer does not hold the Olympic Games...
I'm tring to figure out who wore these numbers for the Cowboys other than the guys I have listed below. Some of these players only played a few games each...
Net Collectibles
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Feb 1, 2002 9:31 pm
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... How in the world is that denigrating the Olympics? The players spend 12 months a year as Red Wings or Canadiens or Mighty Ducks or Wild, and two weeks...
... #3 Harry Howell ... #20 Gavin Kirk ... #2 Wayne Morin ... #3 Joe Micheletti ... #20 Jim Boyd #20 Ken Baird Hope that helps, Jason Kasiorek WHA Oilers...
Jason, That helps greatly. Thanks! Do you know, would these be all of the players that wore those numbers or are there possibly others? Thanks!...
Net Collectibles
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Feb 1, 2002 9:46 pm
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There are 5 players for Calgary that I don't have numbers for yet. They are: 1975-76 LW Dave Gilmour - 1gp D Jim McCrimmon - 5gp D Yvon Bilodeau - 4gp D...
... I'd admit it I shared that OPINION, but I don't. The Olympics as a whole may be bigger than the NHL, but the Olympic hockey tournament is not. Not in my ...
I am Joe Pelletier
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Feb 1, 2002 10:39 pm
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Does anyone know the actual dates that the following WHA drafts took place? 1973 Amateur Draft 1976 Amateur Draft 1976 Intra League Draft Thanks, Matt ...
... I'd agree with this. None of the major team sports (or even minor sports) see the Olympics or their version - if it exists - of a world championship in...
Does anyone have a complete and accurate Minnesota North Stars schedule from the 1973-74 season? And perhaps the previous year as well? I need dates,...
Hi Joe, I can't say that you are wrong. Some in fact many will agree with you. Other will not. For every European that would agree there would be many who...
Hi: Dallas Stars media guides from recent years have complete listing of North Stars seasons--dates, opponents, scores. [Non-text portions of this message have...
jkreiser7@...
Feb 2, 2002 2:45 am
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... No one is right. Either that or everyone is right. And it doesn't matter. So why did you bring it up in the first place?! I don't get upset if you, Dominik...
I am Joe Pelletier
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Feb 2, 2002 3:26 am
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Drop me your mailing address (again?) and I can photocopy this stuff from a Dallas media guide I've got. D! ... ===== David Stewart-Candy International Ice...
... Was that a fabulous game between the Canucks and the Oilers? I think Vancouver-Edmonton is the single best matchup in the NHL today for pure entertainment....
benjamin@...
Feb 2, 2002 8:20 am
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Joe, Not to start a war here. But I made the comment for the following reason. First of all I respect the Stanley Cup. It is a trophy with a long and storied...
Tom, You are entitled to your opinion although I for one do not agree. But have you forgotten the women who proudly represent their nations? There is more...
"they know the meaning of sportsmanship" I'm not a big follower or women's hockey as the only chances I really get to see it are in the Olympics, but isn't it...
Incidental conduct is allowed, not body checking. My friends who play women's hockey detest that rule and feel it should be allowed...as do I. What I meant by...
... Oh man that was an incredible game! I have a feeling Tommy Salo is Mike Richter - the spectacular goalie who always stands on his head against my favorite...
I am Joe Pelletier
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Feb 2, 2002 6:27 pm
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... Which begs the question why are we going through this again? The rest of your points are all very valid, but off of the original point of my contention....
I am Joe Pelletier
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Feb 2, 2002 6:38 pm
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Ok, I know that women's hockey is the "Olympic-style"...no hitting, lots of skating and scoring, etc., but surely you cannot think that there are NO ...
"they know the meaning of sportsmanship" ... to ... to ... Correct. IIHF rules prohibit body checking in women's ice hockey. It carries a 2-minute penalty. ...
DAVE SOUTTER
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Feb 2, 2002 7:34 pm
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... And that's exactly why some of us turn up our noses at the so-called Olympic *movement*, which is a testament to the self-aggrandizing efforts of...
... you forgotten the women who proudly represent their nations? How do you feel when that emotion - pride, love of country - is exploited to sell beer? Does...
benjamin@...
Feb 2, 2002 8:49 pm
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Ryan, I am not sure what nasty incidents may have occurred in the past in female hockey. I am sure there have been the odd cheap shots however it is not...
